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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.26, 1,091.24 and 684.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.26, 1,091.24 and 684.25 is: 1,028.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.26 : 1,091.24 = 684.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.26/1,091.24 = 684.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.26x = 1,091.24 × 684.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.26x = 746,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,680.97/726.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.12

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